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Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Colchester City Council
Open procedure
16 July 2025 to 15 July 2029

This multi-supplier framework covers two distinct lots: Lot 1 for meter operation and Lot 2 for data collection and aggregation services. The scope encompasses both energy and water utilities, providing a mechanism for public sector bodies to ensure compliance of incumbent meter operators or appoint new suppliers through competitive call-offs.

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Awarded value: £5m; As published
Published: 17 July 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 14 July 2025; npower Business Solutions, SMS Energy Services Limited, Stark Software International Limited and 3 more
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 15 July 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of utility meter operation, data collection, and data aggregation services for energy and water across the public sector.

Category: Energy meters

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
17 July 2025
Contract awardedto npower Business Solutions, SMS Energy Services Limited, Stark Software International Limited and 3 more
14 July 2025
Contract starts
16 July 2025
Contract ends
15 July 2029

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How it compares

24× the typical heat metering contract (£206k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/177275/utility-metering-and-associated-services-framework
Buyer reference: BIP963642790
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-8e547caf-bf77-4b6c-a50c-cf7e90bde9d9
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Colchester City Council. Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework. Contract award, 17 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/177275/utility-metering-and-associated-services-framework (accessed 12 October 2026).